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GOP staffer says he was fired for not campaigning

The Columbian
Published: March 5, 2012, 4:00pm

SEATTLE (AP) — A former staffer with the House Republican caucus in Olympia has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was fired for refusing to campaign or raise money for GOP candidates.

John S. Archer was let go last June along with three other staff members. Archer had worked for the GOP caucus for 17 sessions, and says he was frequently asked by numerous Republican representatives to participate in campaign activity or fundraising, but he refused because it’s barred by state law.

In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court Tuesday, the 61-year-old made claims of wrongful termination, age discrimination and defamation against the House of Representatives, House Republican Leader Richard DeBolt and Republican caucus chief of staff John Rothlin. Archer said he was never given notice that his performance was subpar.

A spokesman for the House Republicans did not immediately return messages seeking comment.

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